Mazda

While other auto makers struggle with inflated dealership ranks, Mazda North American Operations quietly has reduced its retail outlets by nearly 30%. The auto maker has gone from a peak of 900 U.S. stores in 2000 to 640 now. That positions us well to weather this tough market and be in good shape when the market rebounds, MNAO President and CEO Jim O'Sullivan tells the Automotive Press Assn. in Detroit.

bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor